Celosia Argentea ‘Dragon’s Breath’ (Dragon’s Breath Celosia)
Celosia Argentea ‘Dragon’s Breath’ (Dragon’s Breath Celosia)
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Celosia Argentea ‘Dragon’s Breath’ is a bold and vibrant seasonal plant known for its fiery red flower plumes and rich burgundy-red foliage. Its upright habit and dramatic colour make it an excellent choice for adding instant impact to garden beds, borders, feature pots, and mixed flowering displays.
Perfect for warm-season colour, Celosia Argentea ‘Dragon’s Breath’ performs beautifully in full sun and brings long-lasting interest through summer and autumn. Its striking foliage and plume-like blooms create a strong feature in containers or mass plantings, making it ideal for customers wanting a bright, low-maintenance plant with standout visual appeal.
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Mature height
45–60cm
Mature width
30–45cm
Spacing
30–45cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual / tender perennial in frost-free climates; not evergreen
Foliage
Bright red flower plumes with burgundy-red to dark red foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; water regularly during hot weather and remove spent flowers to encourage continued display
Root System
Fibrous, shallow root system; generally non-invasive